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There was a young lady from Gwent Who’d only make love in a tent When pitched in a field She’d willingly yield The farmer now charges ground rent! Traditional Limerick Contest Sponsored by Viv Wigley 4/10/18

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Jack Horne

Date: 11/3/2020 12:41:00 PM

LMAO, hilarious!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2020 1:03:00 PM

lol I'd forgotten all about this one Jack, i couldn't resist the word play with the title:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 4/14/2018 4:14:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Jan, brilliant. :))

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2018 4:16:00 PM

Thanks Roy its one of my favourite recent limericks l:-):-) hugs jan x

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/14/2018 1:34:00 PM

A great one, Jan! Congrats on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2018 1:40:00 PM

Thanks Sandra I just love the limerick form and write the poems in about 2 minutes:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 4/14/2018 11:03:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your Win!!! Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2018 11:08:00 AM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/14/2018 9:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! A real limerick!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2018 9:59:00 AM

Thanks Susan, I'm known as the limerick Queen and I was sent the most stunning rhinestone crown and tiara by a wonderful souper:-) hugs Jan xx

Kevin Shaw

Date: 4/13/2018 5:07:00 PM

Love it Jan, a real winner, regards, Kevin

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 5:09:00 PM

Thanks Kevin, I love the limerick form:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2018 5:02:00 PM

YOurs was truly one of the best, Jan. Congrats on a very well deserved win.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 5:09:00 PM

Thanks Andrea I am so happy to be on the list:-) I am trying to hang on to my limerick queen crown lol:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 4/13/2018 3:29:00 PM

Back with congrats <3

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 3:32:00 PM

Thanks Mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/13/2018 2:54:00 PM

This is superb Jan! I am so happy to see it so high on the list. The video is a keeper too! You are on fire lady! : ) Congratulations! xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 2:59:00 PM

Thanks Connie i had such fun writing for the contest and hope we cheered Mr Viv up:-) Rest assured the limericks will keep flowing I have quite a few in reserve that I post as and when:-) I loved the video I'd never seen it until i google 'good intent' which was the original title i had for the the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/13/2018 2:42:00 PM

Congrats on a high placement in the contest, Jan. Well deserved!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 2:56:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 4/13/2018 2:17:00 PM

This is really good, Jan! Superb flowing lines and content! Congratulations on your podium finish:) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 2:19:00 PM

Thanks Paul, I think I'll be wearing my crown for a good many years to come lol:-) hugs jan xx

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/13/2018 12:10:00 PM

You are the limerick queen of all !! I am not surprised this one was a big winner !! Congrats to you, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 12:59:00 PM

Thanks so much Carrie, i hope our poems lifted Viv's spirits:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/13/2018 12:03:00 PM

I knew you would be hard to beat, congratulations Jan...

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 12:07:00 PM

Didn't get top sport but at least I was on the list this time! hugs jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 4/13/2018 11:47:00 AM

Jan, I love great lims and this is a great one - congrats on your #2 win! And thx for you fine comments re my win - Bob

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 11:48:00 AM

Thanks Bob as you know I love the limerick form and just wanted to make Mr Viv smile:-) hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/13/2018 8:22:00 AM

Congrats on your well-deserved win, Jan! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 8:46:00 AM

Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/13/2018 8:14:00 AM

A hilarious one! Congrats, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 8:46:00 AM

Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Mick Talbot

Date: 4/13/2018 6:52:00 AM

Naughty but nice, congratulations Jan... hugs Mick

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 7:58:00 AM

lol Mick, the title gives it away lol:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/13/2018 4:49:00 AM

Back with well deserved congrats, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 7:57:00 AM

Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/13/2018 1:00:00 AM

Hi Jan, I'm not surprised that you got such a high placement. Congratulations on your fine win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 3:00:00 AM

Many thanks Alexis was delighted to see your name on the list, will drop by later xx:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/13/2018 12:33:00 AM

Well deserved win Jan, congratulations. Tom.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 2:59:00 AM

Many thanks Tom:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Mccall

Date: 4/12/2018 10:19:00 AM

Another great limerick Jan good luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/12/2018 10:38:00 AM

I hope it makes Mr Viv smile:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 4/11/2018 6:53:00 PM

hehehehe... excellent, Jan, . luck in the contest. Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison
Date: 4/11/2018 6:58:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/11/2018 5:10:00 PM

My comments keep disappearing?! Love your limerick, Jan. Hope this comment stays intact. Wishing you success in the contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/11/2018 5:14:00 PM

The latest comment is there how odd is this!:-( hugs jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/11/2018 5:07:00 PM

Yikes, I left a comment earlier and it disappeared. Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this poem. Very witty and I got quite a chuckle out of the punch line as well as lines three and four. Best wishes in the contest, Jan! Hugs, carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 4/11/2018 5:08:00 PM

That's odd Carolyn as I had replied to your comment!!! love your limerick too, great humour:-) hugs jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/11/2018 12:47:00 PM

Love it Jan, I knew I would have to contend with your great wit if I entered this contest...

Jan Allison
Date: 4/11/2018 12:49:00 PM

Thanks Charlie i just love the limerick form, that said in the past I've failed to place in 2 limerick contests !!!:-) hugs jan x